The recent spring-like weather has us looking beyond the piles of files and tax returns, out the window to the great outdoors. (Even rain is better than snow, right? Flowers are starting to grow!) This time of year, in addition to preparing for tax season, we all need to think about preparing our yards and gardens for spring. One of our clients is an expert in the field--pardon the pun--providing … [Read more...]
Is Your Business Ready to Grow?
Most business philosophy dictates that businesses must grow to survive. “Grow or die!” the business magazines shout. And this idea has merit: you don’t want a stagnant business. But there are many ways to grow your business, and before you dip your toe into any of them (or before you get carried away by the wave of growth that may already be hitting your business right now) it’s a good idea to … [Read more...]
Business Book Review: The Pumpkin Plan
At Ten Key, Inc., we’re continually educating ourselves on business, so in the coming months, we’ll be featuring reviews of the business books we love. Got a business book you love? Let us know, and we can include your review (with a link to your company website) in an upcoming article!It seems appropriate to review one of our recent finds, The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz, in October, … [Read more...]
Financial Teams: Our Article in the Rhode Island Small Business Journal
Learn more about Financial Teams for Small Business We’ve been talking about building your financial team over the past few months. We've talked about everything from why you need one to who’s on first. We are excited to announce that our fearless leader, Stephanie Robl, published an article on financial teams in the Rhode Island Small Business Journal!Check it out here, and please feel free … [Read more...]
Big Goals, Big Plans: How to Set up for SMART Success
Last month, we defined SMART goals and suggested 4 SMART goals for your business. We love to help people who think BIG! But as a bookkeeping and accounting firm, we also pay attention to the details. Remember, anything you do in your business will have an effect on how you do business. So you need to lay the groundwork for success.We've provided a few ways we to help prepare you. That way, … [Read more...]